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Highs and lows in Morocco. Photos and words by Dan Crockett.

Mark Sankey discusses the merits and faults of EPS with two of Britain's finest craftsmen, Mark Dickinson and Rob Lion, both of whom have been shaping the stuff with style for a good few years now... [photos by Ollie Banks]

In early 2008, longtime buddies Billy Hume, Jeff Myers, Joey Carter and Ben McBrien got together for a trip off the beaten track trip in search of waves and adventure. They headed for the icy waters of Alaska... Words: Jeff Myers Photos: Nick LaVecchia

Flitting between awesome waves at Aileens and Nelscott Reef is all in a week's work for Ireland's big-wave master Al Mennie. Words: Al Mennie Photos: Al Mennie, Gary McCall, Larry Jansky, Richard Hallman

One of the great things about surfing in this current era is the wide acceptance of different board designs. Over the last 10 years, it has become acceptable to pretty much ride anything from surfmat to singlefin, fish to longboard. Words: Chris Preston Photo (2): Dan Crockett

Looking to the future with an eye firmly on the past, Tom Wegener has reintroduced the transport of kings to surfing's elite. His boards are works of art, but it's his veg patch that really floating Tom's boat right now... Words: Tommy Leitch Photos: Jamie Bott

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Greenfix - Clean Wax

February 22, 2010 | Words By: Niega

opener3 Interview with Damien Houques, 37 years old. Entrepreneur, founder, CEO and jack of all trades at Greenfix, winner of Eurosima’s technological innovation award in 2009.

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A French Barrel (Of Wine) @ An Irish Fish Fry (II)

November 09, 2009 | Words By: Niega

fryna2-1-openerSecond -and last- part of the interview with Alexander Lobstein, shaper of Barrel Surfboards and winner of the 2009 Irish Fish Fry. Go HERE to read the first part.

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A French Barrel (Of Wine) @ An Irish Fish Fry (I)

November 02, 2009 | Words By: Niega

main-1-smallMeet Alexandre Lobstein; architect, surfer and shaper. 39 years old, originally from Paris and now living in Bordeaux. Husband, father of two, winner of the 2009 Irish Fish Fry and… Monsieur Barrel Surfboards.

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Poor old Neil

October 16, 2009 | Words By: Ed

6th-openIt’s a momentous day today: we threw caution to the wind and had our first non-van dining experience and ordered Steak Frites in Eauze town square as we broke the journey toward Oleron in the western Pyrenees.

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Is This The Beginning Of The End?

October 01, 2009 | Words By: Niega

the-beginning-of-the-openerI don’t want to be alarmist but could we be on the verge of losing one of our greatest freedoms: self regulation.

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An Early Taste Of The Indian Summer

September 11, 2009 | Words By: Niega

sunsetThree days since we’ve returned from our two week road trip West and the post holiday blues are taking their toll on me. It always happens: no matter how satisfying and successful my surftrip has been, once home again I need to get a nice day of waves as soon as possible.

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Indian summers

September 06, 2009 | Words By: Mark

indian-summersSouthwest France is famous for its late Indian summers – long hot days, surfing in boardies, morning offshores, early autumn swells and evenings spent sipping red wine – making it the perfect destination for a camping trip.

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Back from the Jam

July 22, 2009 | Words By: Candice

candice-opener2009 was no ordinary Roxy Jam – this year was special in so many ways. (Photos by Ryan Heywood).

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